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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.23, 7,419.19 and 3,019.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.23, 7,419.19 and 3,019.13 is: 4,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.23 : 7,419.19 = 3,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.23/7,419.19 = 3,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.23x = 7,419.19 × 3,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.23x = 22,399,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,499.10/5,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.40

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